Upcoming Bank Holidays In March 2026: Check Full List Of Closures Across States

Banks and schools will remain closed on multiple days in late March due to festivals like Gudi Padwa, Eid, Ram Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti.

Multiple Holidays Lined Up In March

The last days of March 2026 will see several bank holidays across India due to a mix of religious festivals and weekends. Customers may experience limited access to branch services during this period.

Key Dates To Note

March 19: Banks will remain closed in several states including Maharashtra for Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and the beginning of Navratri.

March 20–21: Banks in many regions may remain shut due to Alvida Jumma and Eid-ul-Fitr. The exact date depends on the moon sighting.

March 22: Banks will be closed nationwide on account of Sunday.

March 27: Banks will remain closed in multiple states for Ram Navami.

March 28: Fourth Saturday bank holiday.

March 29: Sunday holiday.

March 31: Banks will remain closed in many states for Mahavir Jayanti.

State-Wise Impact

Closures vary across states depending on local festivals. For instance, Maharashtra observes holidays on Gudi Padwa, Ram Navami, and Mahavir Jayanti, while northern states may see additional closures for Eid-related observances.

Digital Services To Remain Available

Despite branch closures, customers can continue to use online banking, ATMs, mobile apps, and UPI services. Transactions such as fund transfers and bill payments will remain unaffected.

However, services requiring physical presence—like cheque clearance, demand drafts, or large cash transactions—will not be available on these holidays.

Plan Ahead To Avoid Hassle

With multiple holidays clustered together, customers are advised to plan their banking activities in advance to avoid inconvenience, especially for tasks that require visiting a branch.